Enforcement & Violations

Enforcement & Violations

Enforcement Division

The Enforcement Division operates from district offices in Southfield, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Escanaba. Enforcement staff investigates applicants for new licenses and transfers of ownership or location of existing licenses, as well as investigating complaints against licensees. Additionally, Enforcement inspects licensed establishments to ensure compliance with the Liquor Control Code and Commission rules and also advises and assists law enforcement agencies in liquor law enforcement at the local level and conducts training of law enforcement officers.